What is the cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Nevada City and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Nevada City to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Sacramento St at Adams St and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Nevada City to Palm Desert?

The distance between Nevada City and Palm Desert is 532 miles. The road distance is 563.9 miles.

How do I travel from Nevada City to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nevada City to Palm Desert bus from?

Nevada City to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.

Where does the Nevada City to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Nevada City to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Nevada City to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Palm Desert is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Nevada City to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Nevada City to Palm Desert - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nevada City to Palm Desert by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Bus, train, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SMF - PSP
6h 40m
$110–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
16h 32m
$86–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 25m
$236–463
Drive 560.7 mi
1. Drive from Nevada City to Palm Desertcar 560.7 mi
9h 28m
$103–148
Bus, train via San Jose
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus
4. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus
22h 40m
$150–252

Nevada City to Palm Desert by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

16h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.9 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 16h 32m.

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